TO ADOPT THE ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE COMPACT IN ARKANSAS.

HB 1134 would adopt the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Compact in Arkansas, allowing APRNs (such as nurse practitioners and nurse anesthetists) to practice across state lines without obtaining separate licenses in each state. The bill establishes uniform licensure requirements and mutual recognition of APRN licenses among participating states, directly affecting APRNs seeking cross-state practice and healthcare systems hiring them. Key provisions include requiring APRNs to hold a license in their home state (Arkansas), adhering to the home state’s practice laws when treating patients in other states, and creating a coordinated system for sharing licensure and disciplinary information. This would eliminate redundant licensing processes and streamline access to APRN services in participating states.